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: Bell Telephone Company Driving Qualification; Certificate issued to Betty Coburn qualifying her to operate a passenger vehicle on company business with the Bell Telephone Company. The document reads: "The Bell Telephone Company of Canada. This certifies that Mrs. E. J. Coburn has qualified to operate on company business Pass[enger] car with three speed trans[mission]." Signed by instructor E. Benson and dated to 19 November 1964.

: Bethesda School Class Photo 1952; Group photo of the students of Bethesda School in 1952, taken outside of the school building. Pictured from left to right, back row: Ron Parker, Ross Parker, Norma Cook, teacher Mrs. Young, Rod Coutts, Brian Coutts, one unknown, Ernest Parker and Sidney Jones. Middle row: two unknown, Yvonne McMaster, Betty Ball, Reta Rainey, Beverley Smith, one unknown, Gloria Hindle, Carol Anne Coutts, and Grace Hindle. Front row: two unknown, Murray McMaster, three unknown, and Tom Wheeler.

: Bible Knowledge Course Certificate; Certificate of Recognition issued to Betty Roulston [later Betty Coburn] that reads: "This certifies that Betty Roulston of the Eighth grade of Bethesda Public School has satisfactorily completed the course of Bible Knowledge for the year 1943-44. Grade A." Signed by Principal Mrs. Holt and Instructor E.E. Kent. Dated to 25 May 1944.

: Boys' Class of Knock School, 1950; Outdoor group photo of the Boys' class of Knock School in 1950. Pictured from left to right, back row: Frank Hogg, Don Gibbons, Wayne Martin, Bev Cochrane, Bill Webb, and Grant Allen. Middle row: Andrew Cowan, David Sturgess, Selby Bowman, Mike Webb, Don Shannon, and George Burns. Front row: Gordon Cowan, Jim Sturgess, Earl Shannon, Herb Shannon, and Mervin Wice.

: Brian Baker's Holstein Herd; Colour photograph of a herd of Holstein cows belonging to Brian Baker, taken on 19 June 1993. The photo was taken inside a barn and shows four black and white coloured cows.

: Bruce Wice on Horseback; Photo of Bruce Wice on horseback, posing in front of the newly constructed Sunnybrae Public School.

: Caterpillar Cable Plough; Image of a caterpillar cable plough, which, with the assistance of a towing tractor, buries fiber optic cable between 48 and 60 inches underground through all kinds of terrain, including swamp. A tape is buried simultaneously at about two feet to warn people that there is cable in the trench line below. No date provided.

: Chair Lift; Black and white photo of five people standing in front of a chair lift in an unknown location in the early 1960s. From left to right are Dorothy Gibbons, Ross Wice, Velma Gibbons, Margaret Cowan, and Marion Gibbons. Ross has a pair of binoculars around his neck and Margaret appears to be holding a camera. The operator's cabin for the chair lift is visible behind them with signs reading "Chairs 30 to 70 ft. above ground. Note: Persons afraid of heights do not use lift!" with another sign reading "Round trip - Adults: 75¢ Children 50¢" and a third sign reading "You ride at your own risk".

: Cradle Roll Certificate for Elizabeth Roulston; Scan of a cradle roll certificate that reads: "This Certifies That Elizabeth Jane Roulston Born March 9 1929 Was enrolled a member of the Cradle Roll Department of the United Sunday School of Holly Ont" and signed by Mrs. H. M. Lougheed (Superintendant Cradle Roll Department), W.D. Cochrane (Superintendant), and Rev. A. A. Wall (Pastor) and dated to 12 January 1932. Item donated to the Innisfil Historical Society by Betty Coburn on 13 August 2022.

: Cross and Crown Certificate; Scan of a certificate of attendance from the Canadian Cross and Crown. The certificate reads: "Canadian Cross and Crown Certificate of Attendance For Scholars. This Certifies that Mrs. Dee Coburn a member of this Sunday School has fulfilled all the requirements of regular attendance for four terms of three months each ending September 1961 and is entitled to wear the gold Cross and Crown badge." The issuing school is listed as United Church; Town or City is listed as Cookstown; Superintendent is listed as Olive Hindle; and Province is noted as Ontario. The certificate also bears the official seal for Sunday School Attendance in the Canadian Cross and Crown system.

: Driving Test Report for Mrs. E. J. Coburn; Scan of a driving test report issued to Mrs. E. J. [Betty] Coburn on 19 November 1964. The test location is listed as 114 John St. Barrie and provides a driver rating for numerous aspects of driving, a list of items discussed, road and weather conditions at time of testing, visual acuity, distance judgment, reaction time, and handwritten remarks stating "qualified course 1901 pass. car with 3 speed trans. Starting problem due to being unfamiliar with vehicle." Driving is marked as satisfactory and the instructor is listed as E. Benson.

: Ed Gibbons, Bruce Wice, and Velma Wice; Photo of three people posing in front of a white or light-coloured car in October 1961. From left to right are Ed Gibbons, Bruce Wice, and Velma Wice.

: Ethel May Wice and Mary Easton; Photo of a large group of people posing on the steps of St. Jude's Anglican Church in Thornton. Standing in the third row from the front on the far left is Ethel May Wice (née Easton) with her mother, Mary Easton, standing just beside and slightly in front of her. The photo was printed in August 1956.

: Farms of Innisfil Writing Team, 2006; Group photo taken outside of the Knock School House of the writing team responsible for the Innisfil Historical Society's book entitled "Farms of Innisfil" published in 2006. The group is posed around a red tractor with some holding shovels, pitchforks, and other farming implements. From left to right are Lynda Griffith, Donna Wice, Bill Kell, Andrew Cowan, Brian Baker, Elaine Rybka, Kathy DeVries, Beverley Jones, Gail Lucas [largely hidden], Janet Panting, and Bill Warnica.

: Farms of Innisfil Writing Team, 2006; Group photo taken outside of the Knock School House of the writing team responsible for the Innisfil Historical Society's book entitled "Farms of Innisfil" published in 2006. The group is posed on the front steps of the school with a red tractor visible on the left. Some of the team are holding shovels, pitchforks, and other farming implements. From left to right are Bill Warnica, Andrew Cowan, Janet Panting, Beverley Jones, Brian Baker, Donna Wice, Bill Kell, Kathy DeVries, Gail Lucas, Elaine Rybka, and Lynda Griffith.

: Farms of Innisfil Writing Team, 2006; Group photo taken outside of the Knock School House of the writing team responsible for the Innisfil Historical Society's book entitled "Farms of Innisfil" published in 2006. The group is posed around a red tractor with some holding shovels, pitchforks, and other farming implements. From left to right are Bill Kell, Andrew Cowan, Donna Wice, Brian Baker, Bill Warnica, Kathy DeVries, Beverley Jones, Gail Lucas, and Janet Panting.

: Harriett and Peter Greensides; Two oval-shaped black and white portraits of Harriett Alice Greensides (née Moore) and her husband Peter Greensides. They were the parents of Luella and Ada Greensides, and grandparents of Yvonne Kemp (née McMaster).

: High School Entrance Certificate for Betty Roulston; Scan of an Ontario Department of Education High School Entrance Certificate issued to Betty Roulston (later Betty Coburn). The document reads: "It is hereby certified that Betty Roulston has complied with the requirements for admission to a Collegiate Institute, High School, Continuation School or Vocational School. Signed on behalf of the High School Entrance Board at Lefroy." Dated to 10 July 1944 and signed by the Secretary and Chairman.

: Innisfil Historical Society Family Day 2019; Photo taken of Siske Pratt [left] and Hank Abspoel [right] playing a tabletop game in the Knock school house for the Innisfil Historical Society's annual Family Day activities in 2019. A table of refreshments is visible in the background as well as some of the interior of the school house.

: Isobel Scott; Black and white photo of Isobel Scott taken inside a home. Isobel is seated on a wooden chair wearing a cardigan with a barrette in her hair, beside an antique style stove. Floral wallpaper is visible on the walls behind her with a man's hat hanging on the door frame. No date given.

: Jack and Ada McMaster; Studio portrait of John "Jack" McMaster and his wife Ada (née Greensides) taken on 17 July 1918. The photo shows Jack dressed in a dark suit, seated in an ornate chair, with Ada wearing a long skirt and belted jacket with lace collar and wide-brimmed hat standing next to him.

: Luella Sharp, Scott Sharp, and Ada McMaster; Black and white photo taken in June 1958 of three people seated on a couch. From left to right are Luella Sharp, her husband Scott Sharp, and Ada McMaster. Luella and Ada were sisters, both the daughters of Peter Greensides. Both women are wearing short-sleeved dresses, Scott is wearing a suit jacket with a boutonnière and Luella has a corsage, and all three are wearing eye glasses.

: Luella, Yvonne, and Ada; Black and white photo of three women standing side-by-side outdoors, near the corner of a brick building. From left to right they are Luella Greensides Sharp, Yvonne McMaster, and Ada Greensides McMaster. The ladies are all dressed in short-sleeved dresses and the large flowering bushes behind them indicate the photo was taken in the spring or early summer.

: Mr. and Mrs. Andy Corbett; Photo of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Corbett of Thornton standing in front of a brick building. The gentleman is wearing a suit jacket, trousers, a waistcoat and fedora, and the lady is wearing a long dress with long sleeves and decorative hat.

: Robert Halfyard; Photo of Robert Halfyard, teacher at Knock Public School, taken circa 1950. He was fondly referred to as "Mr. 18 Inches" by his students for his last name, referring to the measurement of half a yard. In the photo he is wearing a long coat and heavy boots, perched on a handrail outside of the school. There is some snow on the steps and ground visible beside him.

: Robert Lamb; Black and white photo of Robert Lamb seated in a wooden armchair. Lace curtains and floral wallpaper are visible behind him, and a piano beside him .

: South Simcoe Churchill Women's Institute Programme 1942-43

: Telephone Pioneers of America; Scan of a certificate awarded to Betty Coburn in 1971 that reads: "This is to Certify that Elizabeth J. Coburn is a Member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. New Tork, 1971." The certificate is signed by the Secretary and President of the Telephone Pioneers of America.

: Velma Gibbons, Marion Gibbons, and Orville Terry; Photo taken of Velma Gibbons [left], Marion Gibbons [centre], and Orville Terry [right] inside a home. All three are seated, with Marion in a wicker chair. Floral wallpaper is visible on the walls behind them.

: Wedding Photo of Luella Greensides and Scott Sharp; Wedding portrait of Scott Sharp and Luella Greensides, who were married on 3 June 1908. The photo was taken in a studio with Scott wearing a suit and standing on the left, and Luella wearing a dark dress, seated in an ornate chair.